MFI Leaders Podcast
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsMinisters Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that you this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. If you would like to be a part of the MFI Family or learn more visit mfileader.org
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Growing Great Leaders in Small Churches - Mike Hennigan
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBGreat leaders can emerge from any context, large or small. We will provide practical steps to grow existing leaders and identify future leaders. We will also discuss how to assess an individual’s leadership aptitude so that you can set them up for success. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Financing Your Future - Greg Brooks
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBPractical steps on how to plan for and prepare for your first building, your next building or the future vision God has placed in your heart. WIF has been serving the local church for nearly 80 years and is currently working with over 1,000 churches across the country to ensure they have the financing needed to accomplish their God-sized dreams! If you have a dream in your heart or a vision in your mind about what’s next for your church, this workshop will help you put a plan into action. G...
The Holy Spirit & World Missions - Dennis Balcombe
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThe spread of world missions started with the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, as His power worked through the church. By the end of the first century, the Gospel had been proclaimed throughout the entire Roman Empire. Another significant surge in the spread of the Gospel occurred after the Azusa Street revival, which resulted in its reach expanding to the entire world. To fulfill Jesus’s prophecy in Matthew 24:14, the Church needs to undergo a renewal and receive a fresh outpouring ...
Church Planting - Sean Arisco
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIf starting a church from scratch sounds exciting, God just might be calling you to be a planter! Find out what we’ve learned along the way. Sean and his wife Jennifer co-pastor Society Church in Midtown Sacramento. They met as teenagers in youth group and were married in 2009, the same year they began serving on staff at their local church in pastoral ministry. Along with their two adorable boys, Caden (8) and Jace (6) they moved to Sacramento and launched a church just weeks before the Co...
Building a Healthy Eldership Team Culture - Jeff Ecklund
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBA major key to a dynamic and growing church is fostering a culture of health in your eldership team as they govern the local church. This app will deal with choosing, investing, and bringing dynamic health and relationship together to govern and release the church to grow into the future. Jeff Ecklund has a passion for the local church, a communicator who expresses difficult concepts in both practical and inspirational ways. Jeff is the Intermountain North Regional Director and has a certif...
Spot On! Keys to Effective Prophetic Ministry - Marc Cargill
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBKeys to Effective Prophetic Ministry. Bring confidence and a greater release to your prophetic ministry by use these practical and important keys! An equipping and powerful App Session on the prophetic ministry. Marc Cargill is the lead pastor of Hope Church in Tucson, AZ. Marc is the author of various training resources and materials, as well as the book When Faith Matters Most. He is the founder of Marc Cargill Ministries and is a respected leader, pastor, and prophetic voice in the Body ...
Releasing the Miracles in Your Ministry - James Monaghan
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Engaging the Culture through Outreach - Beau Norman
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBDeveloping a team and creating a movement that reaches out to your community and leads them into a relationship with Jesus. Pastor Beau is the Lead Pastor of the Hill Church, a multisite church in MO. His passionate and humorous style make it easy to engage and learn during messages and services. His vision is simply stated, “Make Jesus Famous” From an early age, Pastor Beau has served God fervently. He began sharing Christ with kids at school, on the bus, playground and around town. That i...
Making Nobodies into Somebodies - Bob MacGregor
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBFor over 35 years of pastoral ministry, Bob MacGregor has been known for his ability to find potential leaders who are overlooked at times and mentor them to a place of ministry productivity. This App session addresses the need to develop common believers into an uncommon life of service and sacrifice. This App session will give the keys to how to equip ordinary people to do extraordinary things in order to advance God’s kingdom. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equip...
The Role of the Ekklesia in Transforming Culture - Ken Wilde
November 08, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWe hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
The Hands that Build Hearts - Jess Strickland
November 08, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBHead to the potter’s wheel as we explore this topic and trend of formation and the necessity of healthy hearts and hands forming healed hearts. The calling of pastor can crush with its complexities. Be invited into a space of breath and wonder as we consider our calling afresh in light of our formation. Jess Strickland is the Lead Pastor at Living Hope in Beaverton, Oregon. He is passionate about God’s pursuit of people, the Holy Spirit’s visible and local presence in His church, and King...
The Future of Youth Ministry - David Wilkins
November 08, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis app session will talk about the current and future pulse of youth ministry. What is currently working, what has stopped working, and what will work in the future. David and his wife Erin have two beautiful kids and are passionate about seeing young people become fully alive in Jesus. David has been leading a thriving youth ministry for the past 8 years in San Francisco, California. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree from Portland Bible College, David moved to the Bay Area and st...
The Action Gap: In-Depth Children's Ministry - Kristi Krauss
November 08, 2023 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBRecent findings by Barna have revealed that the Christian population is on the decline, with only 10% of young Christians demonstrating a strong faith. One of the reasons for this could be the growing divide between learning and taking action. As a local church, it’s vital to reflect on whether we’re providing enough support to bridge this gap and help children develop a healthier and more dynamic faith. Kristi has dedicated her life to working in full-time ministry for over three decades, ...
Worship Team Panel - Jessica Hieronymus, Philip Iloff, Charity Mozafari
November 08, 2023 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Balance Between Presence, People, and Production (Jessica Hieronymus) Creating & Protecting Team Culture (Philip Iloff) Empowering Your Team (Building Leaders from Within) (Charity Mozafari) We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Strengthening Your Marriage for Optimum Ministry Impact - Jonathan & Raydeane Owens
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThe world is tired of hearing talk, they want to see the truth of a life, marriage & ministry built on Jesus. Come explore the complexity & supernatural power of two becoming one. Jonathan and Raydeane Owens are founding pastors of Heart of the City Church in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. They have two grown children and four grandsons under the age of four. Their passion is to see every generation thrive in the purpose God designed for their lives. We hope that this teaching left you more encou...
Successful Succession - Andrew Cromwell
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBDrawing from both personal experience as well as current research, this session will dive into the mechanics of a successful church succession as well as how to avoid the pitfalls that can derail even the strongest churches. We’ll pay special attention to the often overlooked personal experience of both the outgoing and incoming leaders. Andrew Cromwell has served as the lead pastor of Koinonia Church (Hanford, CA) since January 2019. He first began serving on pastoral staff at Koinonia in ...
Persistent Passion - Aaron Richner
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhen it comes to walking in the fullness of God’s calling, personal passion matters. In this app session we’ll talk about how to develop “persistent passion” in our spiritual lives. Pastor Aaron and Rachelle Richner founded The Cause church with a mandate from God to build a church that was not a country club for Christians, but a hospital for the hurting. Beginning in their living room with about 15 people, The Cause has grown to be a vibrant church of many 100’s in a few short years. Past...
Navigating Leadership Succession - Craig Lotze & Trevor Seaman
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThe Global Church is in the midst of one of the greatest generational shifts of leadership roles in our lifetime. Hear from a lead pastor and his successor who are in the midst of that process, tackling the big question: is it possible to navigate succession in such a way that everyone comes out stronger? Craig is the Senior Pastor of Victory Faith, a multi-campus church with a location in Spokane, Washington and one international campus in Bungoma, Kenya. Motivated by a passion for a gener...
Managing Vision, a Healthy Staff, and Getting the Important Stuff Done - Candace Cortez
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThis session is geared towards Executive staff, business administrators, and those who lead from the second chair! We will look at ways to keep your lead pastor’s vision alive, make sure the staff stay healthy, and how to prioritize when Sunday is always coming! Pastor Candace Cortez is the Executive Pastor at Koinonia Church in Hanford Ca. She grew up in her church and has been on staff for more than 15 years. She has served in Children's Ministry, was the Youth Pastor, and now oversees th...
Priestly Priorities: Pastors and Their Prayer Closets in 2023 - Lyle Philips
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHow to prioritize and maintain your prayer closet, even in the midst of busy schedules and life’s distractions. Pastors Lyle and Allyson live driven by a core value for the presence of God and their ministry bears fruit of this value. They wholeheartedly believe that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is God’s good news for the whole world, and the assignment of every follower of Jesus is to actively participate in growing God’s kingdom through spreading the Gospel. They live fully surrendered to J...
Stewarding a Unified Worship Community - Ruth Erickson
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBLearn to build a culture of humility and honor that grows your worship community in depth, breadth and excellence. We will explore some practical tips on how to onboard new team members, build a strong connection between the booth and platform, equip leaders and develop worshipers, not performers. Ruth Erickson is the worship pastor at House of the Lord Church in Oldtown, Idaho. She is the author of (Un)Faithful: Finding Healing After Your Husband's Affair and is a coach for women walking t...
Prophetic Vision for the Next Season - Julian Lowe
November 07, 2023 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBPastor Julian Lowe is a passionate and humorous teacher of God’s Word who began following Jesus after a career in the music industry. After being introduced to Oasis by a friend — it is there he met his wife Christina, a Florida native, who moved to LA in 2007 to pursue a 10+ year career in the film industry. They were married in 2012 and after years of serving, became Lead Pastors of Oasis Church in October 2019. Through their passion to reach the city of Los Angeles, their goal is to have ...
How to Save Young People From Deconstructing Their Faith- Austin Molt
November 07, 2023 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBDiscover the exact framework to create a fresh vision for your youth ministry and transform students from simply church attendees into life-long disciples. Austin Molt is the associate pastor at New Vintage Church in Richland, WA. His humor, wit, and depth make him an effective communicator for sharing the truth of God’s Word. He is passionate about helping people go deeper in their understanding of the Bible and leading people to encounter the presence of God. At an early age, he felt the ...
Drought to Downpour Leading the Church into All Things New - Michael Hurley
November 07, 2023 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBLeading the Church into All Things New” serves as a blueprint for spiritual growth and leadership within the church. It emphasizes the necessity of transformative, Spirit-led leadership that operates on faith-driven insight rather than relying solely on natural sight. The content also outlines the need for a prophetic vision for the church, encouraging the adoption of fresh perspectives, attitudes, and elevated levels of faith, hope, and love. Michael Hurley is a devoted husband to Reshaun ...
Effective and Sustainable Youth Ministry - Tyrone D Jones
November 07, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBBuilding sustainable teams, services, systems and culture that fosters life transformation in the lives of students. Tyrone and Karina lead City Youth together and have been doing so for 6 years. Tyrone is also the Associate Pastor of Church For The City and in this position he oversees multiple departments including the City Leadership School. Karina is the executive director of United Way of Yuma County. Together they have two daughters, Aria and Mila. We hope that this teaching left y...
God's University - Steve Williams
November 07, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis session will help all called to prophetic ministry understand how God calls and trains His prophets. Steve and Barbara Williams have been married for 46 years. They have three grown children who are very active in serving Jesus and serving in the local church. They have four of the cutest grandchildren on the planet. Steve is a graduate of Portland Bible College in Portland Oregon. Steve and Barbara have been involved in church leadership for over forty-five years. and were the Lead P...
Leading After Letdown - Daniel Villarreal
November 07, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBSetbacks and adversity are a normal part of the Christian experience. They are also part of our own leadership journey in life. How do you lead yourself, and build again after moments, seasons and mindsets that have slowed you down, or stalled you out? Daniel Villarreal Jr. pastors Grace Avenue Church in San Antonio, Texas. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting chur...
From 'I Have To' to 'I Can’t Wait To!' - Kids and Church - Dan & Mckenzie Sherrell
November 07, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat makes this generation of kids (Generation Alpha) excited to come to church every week? We want kids to not only be in love with Jesus, but also be in love with the local church. Pastors Dan & McKenzie Sherrell have been married for 7 years and have a one year old son named Wylder. They have helped grow and develop the children's ministry, Rose Kids, at The Rose Church for over 4 years in the heart of Portland Oregon. Rose Kids has grown to over 150 kids on a Sunday from ages 6 months -...
From Crowd To Core: Church Growth Through Relational Discipleship - Jake Schmelzer
November 07, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBLearn how to build a core team of “all-in” disciples and leaders through relational discipleship. Jake is a church planter and pastor with a heart to help churches grow through creative outreach and discipleship. He's had the privilege of coaching over 500 pastors around the world through UpLevel Leader. Jake and his wife Bethany pastor Joy Church in Eugene, OR but their main job is raising three rambunctious kids: Evelyn, Jack, and Penny. We hope that this teaching left you more encourage...
Building a Leader’s Intercessors Group - Mark Jones
November 07, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBDr. Mark Jones and his wife Susan have four grown children. Mark is an Elder at Mannahouse in Portland, Oregon, where he oversees Prayer Ministries as the Prayer Pastor. He teaches Ministry of Prayer at Portland Bible College as well as various adult education classes in church. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a h...
Building a Healthy Worship Community - Joseph & Tosha Zwanziger
November 07, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWe all know the feeling of missing key components of our worship teams. In this session, Joseph and Tosha will draw from 20 years experience as worship pastors and growing the worship ministry at The Father’s House to help you see the vision in your heart – and the heart of your pastor – come to pass. “Healthy things grow”, so you’ll gain practical and philosophical tools to see the overall health of your team go to a new level. Joseph and Tosha Zwanziger are the Worship Pastors and Vacavil...
Everything Looks Like Hell When You're Halfway There - David Cannistraci
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBPastor David Cannistraci at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Builders Who Never Settle - Luciano Subira
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBPastor Luciano Subira at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Builders & Decision Making - Bob Grimm
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBPastor Bob Grimm at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
5 Questions All Pastors Should Ask Themselves - Andrew Damazio
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBPastor Andrew Damazio at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Leaders Who Take Ground - Dave Patterson
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBPastor Dave Patterson at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Foundations - David Frech
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBPastor David Frech at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Building For Fresh Water, Parted Seas, Old Wells & New Miracles - Natalie Aman
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBPastor Natalie Aman at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Come On Down - Matt Molt
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBPastor Matt Molt at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Birthed From A Burden - William McDowell
October 17, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBPastor William McDowell at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Blueprints, Bricks & Builders Pt. 2 - Dr. Frank Damazio
October 13, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. Frank Damazio at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
Blueprints, Bricks & Builders Pt. 1 - Dr. Frank Damazio
October 13, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. Frank Damazio at our 2023 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in...
2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference - Mike Servello
October 31, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBPastor Mike Servello at our 2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference - Marc Estes
October 31, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBPastor Marc Estes at our 2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference - Dr. Frank Damazio
October 31, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBDr. Frank Damazio at our 2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference - Sharon Damazio
October 31, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBPastor Sharon Damazio at our 2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference - Jude Fouquier
October 31, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBPastor Jude Fouquier at our 2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference - Eric Butler
October 31, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBPastor Eric Butlel at our 2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference - Bob MacGregor
October 31, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBBob MacGregor at our 2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.
2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference - Nathan Finochio
October 31, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBNathan Finochio at our 2022 MFI Global Leadership Conference in Portland, OR. We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.